Hard Working Brits Have No Time For Fun

[frankie t]

Britain's culture of long working hours means many of us are missing out on exercise, cooking, relaxing and relationships, according to a new report.

http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1648760.jpg Do you have time for yourself?

A survey of 1,900 adults has shown that four out of five are too busy in their jobs to spend time on their home and social lives.
Work is increasingly eating into people's lives, according to American Express.
It leaves less time for exercise, cleaning the house, keeping in touch with relatives and friends, cooking, going to the dentists, sorting out finances and having quality time with a partner and children.
Women are most likely to have less time to spend on themselves:eek:

[PhotoKid]

I manage to squeeze in a bit of pub time and xbox time, im happy (i have like 4 jobs):thumbs:

[frankie t]

I manage to squeeze in a bit of pub time and xbox time, im happy (i have like 4 jobs):thumbs:

FOUR!!! Wow Photokid that must take some planning how many hours does all that take.:eek:

[PhotoKid]

Well at this very minute im down to just the 1 again, 35 hours a week for a while! (and im not complaining) but when i was on my mad working mission i was just constantly working, dont mind it though, i love working:D

I am looking for a weekend and an evening job again if anyone has offers:cool:

[Kath]

I have quite a BIG job, lot's of travelling etc but I do make time for the things I want to do, I understand why some people spend all their time at work, boss wants more productivity, people can get to you by telephone, mail, email, mobile etc, some people can't say no.

Divide the pay by the number of hours actually worked and a lot of people would be better off in a lower paid job with less stress.

[3dom]

I wish i had more time to spend with my daughter but jobs pay money and money pays bills.

[Lee]

I have quite a BIG job, lot's of travelling etc but I do make time for the things I want to do, I understand why some people spend all their time at work, boss wants more productivity, people can get to you by telephone, mail, email, mobile etc, some people can't say no.

Divide the pay by the number of hours actually worked and a lot of people would be better off in a lower paid job with less stress.

You've hit the nail on the head there, Kath.

We're too 'accessible' and work just seems to creep in. I had a much needed day off on Friday and it was lovely to switch my phone and email off. :nuts:
The problem is that the emails and messages are still there for you when you get back.

Since having Finn, I've really cut back on the amount of hours I work and am trying to work smarter rather than harder and longer at work.

I think it comes down to a balance, but it's tricky finding it.